Scotland’s Top Winter Walks For Foodies

As we approach Autumn and Winter, the memories of long summer nights fade fast, but it shouldn’t mean we spiral into hibernation.  We take a look at some gentle winter walks within a stone’s throw of some of Scotland’s best foodie destinations.   The Pierhouse Hotel & Seafood Restaurant, Port Appin, Argyll Port Appin circuit…

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Campaign launched to raise money for much needed path repairs

Mountaineering Scotland and the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland (OATS) have launched their It’s Up to Us campaign, an ambitious three-year partnership campaign to raise £300,000 for much needed path repairs on one of Scotland’s most iconic mountains.  The groups have earmarked the hill path from Dundonnell on the fabled Munro, An Teallach in Wester…

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Veterans with sight loss given taste of hills

VETERANS who have lost part of their sight are being given the chance to continue their passion for hillwalking thanks to virtual reality (VR). Jason Turnbull, who works at charity Sight Scotland Veterans’ Hawkhead centre in Paisley, has been shooting 360-degree photographs during his walks on Scotland’s hills. He then shows the images to the…

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New documentary looks at 1984’s links to Jura

There are few works of fiction that have has a large an impact on the world as 1984. Published in 1949, George Orwell’s dystopian novel about repression, surveillance, manipulation and rebellion has embedded itself, and its chilling language, into everyday culture – from Big Brother and the Thought Police to Newspeak and Room 101. Much…

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Ten fantastic walks to enjoy in Aberdeenshire

As spring is finally here and summer is on the horizon, we are all desperate to get back into the great outdoors with a bit of sunshine. Here’s our top 10 walks in Aberdeenshire for our readers to enjoy – COVID-19 safe of course! Scolty A five minute drive from Banchory, Scolty Hill is popular…

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Footpath funding to increase access

SOME of Scotland’s best-loved paths are being revamped with fresh funding to remove barriers and improve access for all. NatureScot, the Scottish Goverment agency known previously as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), is funding almost £111,000 of improvements to the path network. The cash covers many of Scotland’s long-distance walks, such as the West Highland Way.…

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REVIEW: Ariat Skyline Summit GTX Boots

Elis Elliot puts the Ariat Skyline Summit GTX walking boots through their paces in the Scottish hills. What is it? Ariat Skyline Summit GTX Boots (RRP £170) I want them because: I’ve had some great country boots from Ariat over the years and was keen to give their walking boots a whirl. I wasn’t disappointed.…

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Trust launches footpath etiquette guide

THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has introduced a footpath etiquette guide to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus without eroding the edges of tracks. The conservation charity has also launched a footpath fund to raise money for repairs. More than 250 miles of paths in upland areas are maintained by the NTS.…

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Internet stars Olive and Mabel help Sense Scotland

THE undisputed stars of lockdown, Olive and Mabel, have signed up to raise money for disability support charity Sense Scotland. The dogs – which rose to fame on Youtube when they featured in videos posted by owner and BBC sports broacaster Andrew Cotter – will take part in the charity’s “Paws for Sense Scotland” fundraising…

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